Emily Higgins: The Mulberry Tree

Sunday, May 20 on The Mulberry Tree - May 15, 2018

Hello,

A couple of recent releases and a couple of tracks from local singer-songwriter Barak Hill are highlights on The Mulberry Tree this Sunday, May 20. Please join me and the musicians listed here for an hour of music on a spring evening.

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7, Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sunday, May 13 on The Mulberry Tree - May 7, 2018

Hello,

This Sunday, May 13 on The Mulberry Tree, songs to honor mothers on what will be Mother's Day. You'll hear a special treat in the last set, the sound of my mother's voice in the Ozark High School quartet, a recording captured in the year 1940. The smooth voice in the alto position is that of my beautiful mother, Charline Higgins (Anderson at the time). Please join me and these incredibly great musicians for an hour of music that will be a fine way to end the weekend and begin a new week ahead.

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7, Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sunday, May 6 on The Mulberry Tree - April 30, 2018

Hello,

This Sunday, May 6 on The Mulberry Tree, I celebrate fermented grapes, a/k/a, wine! Whether or not you are a connoisseur of wine or partake in it, I believe you will enjoy all the incredibly cool songs that have been written about it. Below is a nice, long list of songwriters and musicians who honored the ancient beverage in their own musical way. Please join me around the tree this Sunday! You'll find me there enjoying a fine glass of chilled Chardonnay.

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7, Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sunday, April 29 on The Mulberry Tree - April 24, 2018

Hello,

This Sunday, April 29 on The Mulberry Tree, the program begins with a nod to the arrival of the month of May, courtesy of of the first three songwriters on the list below. The remainder of the hour is filled with songwriters expressing their love for the many things we enjoy in the warmer weather. I'll end the hour with a musical acknowledgement of Cinco de Mayo and a dedication to two wonderful people getting married on May 5, Chad and Betsey. Here's who will be sitting around the tree with us:

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7, Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sunday, April 22 on The Mulberry Tree - April 17, 2018

Hello,

This Sunday, April 22, we can enjoy music I put together to honor Earth Day. So many songwriters and musicians have been inspired and moved by the elements here on Earth, and motivated to sing their message to us about protecting such precious resources. Please join me and these special musicians around the tree this Sunday:

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7, Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sunday, April 15 on The Mulberry Tree - April 9, 2018

Hello,

This Sunday, April 15 on The Mulberry Tree, I've added local and regional singer-songwriters to my playlist. Included are Springfield's Brother Wiley, returning to Lindberg's Tavern on Friday, April 27 for a reunion show. Also, Sky Smeed, performing at The Old Home Place Concert Series in Buffalo, Missouri this Thursday, April 12, and looking down the road, Kevin Welch will be in concert at Springfield Music on Saturday, May 26. Here's who you'll hear on this Sunday's lineup:

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7, Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sunday, April 8 on The Mulberry Tree - April 3, 2018

Hello,

This Sunday, April 8 on The Mulberry Tree, please join me as I feature songwriters who penned songs that were inspired because of their feelings for another musician and/or songwriter. Here's who you'll hear this Sunday:

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7, Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sunday, March 11 on The Mulberry Tree - March 5, 2018

Hello,

This Sunday, March 11 on The Mulberry Tree, we'll have the pleasure of enjoying together the music of some incredibly talented songwriters. I hope you can join me and the musicians listed below. It's always good to know you're sitting around the tree with us.

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7, Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sunday, March 4 on The Mulberry Tree - March 1, 2018

Hello,

I think you're really going to enjoy this Sunday's edition of The Mulberry Tree. I've got a variety of songwriters ready with some incredible songs,some new to the tree. Let's wind down the weekend together. Here's the list of musicians we'll have the privilege of hearing:

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7, Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sunday, February 25 on The Mulberry Tree - February 20, 2018

Hello,

I'll start this Sunday's program with a nod to George Harrison, who would have turned 75 years old. He gifted us with such incredibly good music, and I intend to help keep that music and George's spirit alive. Please join me and these fine musicians around the tree:

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7, Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sunday, February 18 on The Mulberry Tree - February 14, 2018

Hello,

This Sunday, February 18 on The Mulberry Tree, I present an hour-long program featuring the music of songwriter Kate Wolf. Her career and life were short-lived following a long journey she faced with leukemia. But in leaving behind such a vast library of her songs, she paved the way for many musicians to cover her songs. You will have the opportunity to hear many of those covers, plus Kate's own voice, by joining me around the tree this Sunday. Here's the musicians on the playlist:

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7, Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sunday, February 11 on The Mulberry Tree - February 6, 2018

Hello,

I'm sending out a musical Valentine's Day message to listeners this Sunday, February 11 on The Mulberry Tree. I hope you'll join me and these amazing musicians as we send out love and appreciation to you for tuning in. It will be a fine evening around the tree with:

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7, Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sunday, February 4 on The Mulberry Tree - January 30, 2018

Hello,

This Sunday, February 4 on The Mulberry Tree, local and regional musicians are my primary focus, in addition to some favorites from touring singer-songwriters. Please join me around the tree to enjoy these wonderful musicians:

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7, Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sunday, January 28 on The Mulberry Tree - January 22, 2018

Hello,

The music of several Americana Music Award recipients will be featured on The Mulberry Tree this Sunday, January 28. Please join me and the musicians I have listed here for an hour of music perfect for a chilly winter evening.

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7, Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sunday, January 21 on The Mulberry Tree - January 16, 2018

Hello,

This Sunday, January 21 on The Mulberry Tree, I will take you on a winter adventure with songs about the cold, followed by songs about fire to warm you up, then I'll wrap up the program with tracks on the subject matter of shelter. Bundle up, then join me and these fine musicians for the hour:

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7, Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sunday, January 14 on The Mulberry Tree - January 8, 2018

Hello,

This Sunday, January 14 on The Mulberry Tree, I begin with a set featuring the beautiful sound of female harmony vocals. The remainder of the playlist includes a variety folk singer-songwriters and musicians woven together to set a mood just for you. Please join me and these featured artists:

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7, Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sunday, January 7 on The Mulberry Tree - January 5, 2018

Hello,

This Sunday evening, January 7, we can enjoy the first edition of The Mulberry Tree in the year 2018. I am featuring music never before played on my program. Some of the songs are new releases, and others simply new to my playlist. Let's sit around the tree together for an hour and enjoy a fresh start. Below are the musicians who will be joining us:

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7, Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sunday, December 31 on The Mulberry Tree - December 31, 2017

Hello,

On this cold, wintry evening, the last of 2017, join me around The Mulberry Tree as we anticipate the arrival of the new year. The music for tonight's program will set the tone for both reflection and anticipation. Here's who will be joining us:

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7, Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sunday, December 24 on The Mulberry Tree - December 19, 2017

Hello,

This Sunday, December 24 on The Mulberry Tree, join me for songs fitting of the holiday season. Whether you observe holidays or not during this time of year, just know I will be thinking of all of you, and that I am very appreciative of your listening support!

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7, Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sunday, December 17 on The Mulberry Tree - December 11, 2017

Hello,

This Sunday, December 17 on The Mulberry Tree, the music of John Lennon. Springfield has a quite incredible celebration of John Lennon’s life each year, held at the Gillioz Theater. The Imagine concert is happening Friday, December 22, so I thought it would be really special to share with you the music of John Lennon on The Mulberry Tree. Most selections were written solely by John Lennon, but I also included a few of his co-writes with Paul McCartney. Here's a complete list of musicians who will be around the tree with us:

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7, Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sunday, December 10 on The Mulberry Tree - December 4, 2017

Hello,

This Sunday, December 10 on The Mulberry Tree, an encore program from last year, featuring an hour of music written by the late Leonard Cohen. During the hour, you'll hear the voice of Leonard Cohen himself, along with a number of musicians and bands who took their passion for such a gifted songwriter and shared their version of his songs with us.

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7, Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sunday, December 3 on The Mulberry Tree - November 27, 2017

Hello,

This Sunday's show begins with a focus on the "beauty" that exists in our world, and which inspired three songwriters featured in the first set. More songwriters will follow and provide the perfect ending to your weekend. Please join me and these special musicians around the tree: